CVE-2025-58609
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-03
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | latest_post_shortcode | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Latest Post Shortcode Plugin up to version 14.0.3. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts then execute when visitors access the compromised pages. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to run malicious scripts on your website, potentially redirecting visitors, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. This can harm your site's reputation, compromise user experience, and possibly lead to further security issues. However, the vulnerability is considered low severity and unlikely to be widely exploited. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking if the WordPress Latest Post Shortcode Plugin version is up to 14.0.3, as these versions are affected. Since the vulnerability allows contributor-level users to inject malicious scripts, monitoring for unexpected or suspicious script injections in posts or pages using this plugin is advised. Professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended for compromise detection rather than relying on plugin-based scanners, which may be tampered with. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the WordPress Latest Post Shortcode Plugin to version 14.10 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Alternatively, Patchstack offers virtual patching (vPatching) that can automatically mitigate this vulnerability before official patches are applied, providing rapid protection without performance loss. It is also recommended to limit contributor-level privileges to trusted users to reduce risk. [1]